About the POP-UP Sensory Room

What is the Pop-Up Sensory Room?

The pop-up sensory room is a mobile sensory room that can be used for a variety of events and/or on campus activities. A sensory room helps reduce overstimulation, creates a safe space to self-organize and regain a sense of calm. This space can be used by anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed and/or overstimulated and needs a place to take a break. This is not just for students with disabilities. These rooms can include the following items: low lighting/lamps, comfortable seating, white noise machines, fidget items, and art supplies.

What are the benefits of a sensory room?

Students who are experiencing sensory overload may avoid socializing, not be able to focus or concentrate, and cause fatigue and stress. This can impact students academically and socially. When a sensory space is provided for students, this can help them emotionally regulate and destress, so they are able to rejoin the event or activity.

When might a sensory room be used?

The pop-up sensory room could be used at events that will have large amounts of people and overstimulation such as New Student Conferences, Career Fairs, Howdy Week Events, etc. 

How do I use the pop-up sensory room?

Fill out the request form under the Interest Form tab. After you submit a request, you will be contacted with more information. The day of or day before your event, someone from your event will come and pick up the supplies. You will be provided a wagon with a variety of sensory items to use in the room as well as a checklist and instructions on how to set up the room. It will take approximately 30 minutes to set up the room and about 15 minutes to tear down. After the event is over, you will return all the items. You should ideally use a room the size of a small conference room to have a pop-up sensory room so that there is enough space for a few individuals to be in the room at the same time without it feeling crowded.

Pickup/Drop-off: Student Services Building 122

Want more information?

To learn more, please fill out the interest form and you will be contacted by our Coordinator to answer any questions or give you more information. You are also welcome to contact any of the Access Coordinators who facilitate the group directly, or call the Disability Resources office at 979-845-1637

• Pop-up Sensory Room Coordinator: Kristin Eiland, Access Coordinator – [email protected]